Amicalola Falls Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Georgia, built in 1941. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Amicalola Falls Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Amicalola Falls Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Little Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,280 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Dawsonville |
| River/Stream | Little Amicalola Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.56917, -84.24389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,280 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Georgia Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05989 |
| Federal ID | GA05989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |